10 Must Have Wedding Registry Items for the "Domestically Challenged" ​

by: Kimberly Vaughan

I am self admittedly, "domestically challenged" (DC). Anyone who knows me... knows that whether it is cooking, cleaning, or DIY projects, I am a special case and require gadgets (and videos) that help me master the art of making it look like I know what I am doing until I fake it long enough to actually pull it off. So I set out to find the must haves for others who might not fall into the DG (domestic gods & godesses) category, but want to be creative.

DC Must Have Number One

I am the girl who puts the colander inside of the sink to drain things and of course it tips over in the sink while pouring.

When this happens, I usually have a pot in my hands filled with hot water, so my choices are limited on dealing with the hot pot, tipped colander scenario...

​This colander has expandable metal handles that keep it steady and upright while pouring. Genius for a domestically challenged person such as myself.

Must Have Number Two​

There is something magical that happens when I use pots, pans and skillets that food doesn't stick to (edible food is the magical end result). Since I am so challenged, it is important for me to have a versatile skillet that can also be used as a pot, or a pan... I know... culinary chefs around the world are rolling their eyes at me for saying such a thing about a "saute" pan, but this is what works for me.

Must Have Number Three

This isn't your ordinary rolling pin. You know when you are reading a recipe, let's say for sugar cookies... and the recipe says to roll your dough until it is 1/4".... this rolling pin actually makes it 1/4" without eye balling, guessing, pulling out a measuring stick or anything that this DC girl would normally do. It does it for you and it is super cute!

I love my Ninja! I do smoothies, dough, yogurts, sauces, salsas... you name it. If it needs to be blended or mixed I pull out the Ninja. A little pricy, but the blades are amazing, it is quick, efficient and I love the on-the-go traveler mixers. Super cool.